Maintaining healthy hair involves understanding how to protect it from damage and manage wave textures. From Ayurvedic oils to keratin treatment aftercare, discover how to reduce oiliness and prevent brittle hair at home.
Minerals are an essential dietary component; without them, you may experience hair and nail problems. Deficiencies in certain minerals can lead to thinning strands and weak, brittle or spotted nails.
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Oils are unrivaled when it comes to treating dried-out tresses. Natural oils nourish hair deeply for the kind of lasting results that knock the temporary effects of creams and lotions out of the park. When choosing an oil to use as a hair treatment, take your hair type into account.
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A hair is either pigmented or it's white. In fact, a person who's afraid of "going gray" as he ages might be comforted to know that gray hairs don't actually exist. Gray hair is an optical illusion -- the product of colored hairs mixed in with white hairs.
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It's important to stay aware of your overall hair health. Before you consider new treatments, dyes or an all-together new 'do, take stock of your hair's current state and evaluate how your hair-care routine is affecting it.
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African-American hair grows best when cared for with natural products that do not contain drying or pore-clogging ingredients. The basic tenets of African-American hair growth include regular shampooing, deep conditioning and applying natural moisturizer that is free of petroleum, wax and mineral oil.
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While you may or may not use it in the kitchen, grape seed oil actually has plenty of uses as a treatment for your hair. Like olive oil and coconut oil, grape seed oil is an effective natural hair moisturizer and conditioner.
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In short, yes, you can use vegetable oil as a home remedy for dry hair. However, the oil must be carrier oil -- the kind derived from the fatty portion of the plant and often used to dilute essential oils -- rather than off-the-shelf cooking oil.
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Head & Shoulders shampoo is widely recognized as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo. The active ingredient in the basic formula is zinc pyrithione. This substance helps reduce dandruff thanks to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
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Relaxers change the appearance of hair by altering its chemical makeup. During the relaxing process, the chemical bonds of the hair are broken then reformed into a straight, relaxed pattern.
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Aussie shampoo is a popular hair product, but consumers should be aware that some ingredients in Aussie hair shampoo contain what may be considered harmful or toxic components, states the Natural Skincare Authority. While some of the contents of the shampoo created by Procter & Gamble are common, others are not.
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Alopecia areata is a condition in which an autoimmune response causes hair loss. About 2 percent of Americans have some form of the disease, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
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While perms can give flat hair body and movement, they also may leave it in need of some extra attention. Perms use chemicals to alter the shape of your hair; it might start with a smooth appearance, but will start to show signs of damage as your hair grows out.
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Rashes, acne, boils or abscesses on the scalp can be alarming and painful--scalp skin is sensitive, usually protected by the hair above it. These conditions may be caused by ingredients in shampoos due to overuse, improper rinsing or an allergic reaction.
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Many people cover up their gray hair with color, but gray can be gorgeous -- it just needs a little special care. Because gray hair is naturally thicker and coarser than other shades of hair, it may need more intensive or longer-lasting treatment to get the same results you got from products in your pre-gray days.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with 50 percent of those deaths men and 50 percent women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
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No matter how good commercial hair dye makes you look, it still contains chemicals your body doesn't need. Dye also tends to produce more intense colors than you may want. Herbs are both gentler on your hair and produce a softer, more natural tint.
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Straightening curly hair requires damaging heated straighteners -- or so you thought. There are other ways to straighten your locks without a flat iron so you can give your hair a break from the heat once in a while.
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Soft, shiny hair isn't just for the ladies. Some men may limit hair care to a dab of harsh, generic shampoo in the shower followed by a quick run-through with a comb, while others may opt for moisture-stripping hair gels or hot-blow-dryer styling techniques.
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Whether you are bald by choice or experiencing premature hair loss, shiny scalp skin that reflects light like a mirror is frustrating. The shiny appearance occurs on top of the head because gravity pulls it down tight against the underlying skull.
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Aloe vera juice comes from the aloe vera plant and contains 32 vitamins and minerals, 75 nutrients and hundreds of active enzymes. Many people associate aloe vera with treating burns and sunburned skin. While itβs great for these issues, aloe vera juice can also benefit your hair when applied topically.
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